2004 Kia Cerato vs. 2004 Lancia Zeta
To start off, both 2004 Kia Cerato and 2004 Lancia Zeta were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Zeta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Kia Cerato. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Zeta should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Zeta weights approximately 405 kg more than 2004 Kia Cerato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Lancia Zeta (180 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Cerato. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Cerato. 2004 Lancia Zeta has automatic transmission and 2004 Kia Cerato has manual transmission. 2004 Kia Cerato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lancia Zeta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Cerato | 2004 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Cerato | Zeta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
